Optifact ABB Robotics’ modular software platform gives automated production facilities a streamlined tool to perform data collection, visualization and analysis.
What’s new? The OptiFact software platform, which lets users collect, manage and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices — including ABB robots — to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
Benefits Increased production line uptime and decreased engineering effort. OptiFact can save up to 25 percent of the time traditionally spent in data collection and analysis, and can increase production uptime by up to 20 percent. And by speeding up diagnostics and decision-making, OptiFact ensures production can keep pace with customer demand.
ABB Robotics, Auburn Hills, Mich., 248-391-9000, www.abb.com/robotics
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
